After the Champions League, the Slovenian national team: Kenan Bajrić received Kek’s invitation after the coach was left without Žan Karničnik
At Brdo pri Kranju, the Slovenian national team gathered for the first time since Euro 2024, but one of the heroes of the epic battles in Germany was missing from the field and won’t be seen on the pitch in Stožice when the Nations League begins in earnest. Žan Karničnik, who played the tournament of his life, sustained an unfortunate knee injury while playing for Celje. This injury threatens to sideline him for several weeks, prompting coach Matjaž Kek to take action.
As a result, Kenan Bajrić has been called up to the national team—a well-deserved recognition, if we may add. After all, the Ljubljana native recently helped his team secure a spot in the elite Champions League, playing a crucial role in the process for Slovan.
Kenan Bajrić, a former player for Interblock and Olimpija, who also proved himself in Cyprus with Pafos, has so far made four appearances for the Slovenian senior national team, though his last was more than three years ago. Given his recent form, his call-up comes as no surprise, especially considering his versatility. Primarily a defender, Kenan Bajrić has recently played as a defensive midfielder for Slovan, and during his time with Olimpija, he even appeared as a full-back and winger.
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Author: editorial Football Planet